HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-01-1992MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 11 1992
The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council
was called to order by Mayor Bergman at 7:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400
Plymouth Plvd., on June 1, 1992. The Council,
staff, and public recited the Pledge of
Allegiance as part of National Flag Day
ceremonies.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Tierney
and Vasiliou
ABSENT: Councilmembers Edson and Helliwell
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Willis, Assistant
City Manager Boyles, Community Development
Director Dillerud, Public Works Director Moore,
Park and Recreation Director Blank, City Attorney
Meller, and City Clerk itauenhorst
Manager Willis introduced Craig Gerdes, the new
Public Safety Director.
Park and Recreation Director Blank presented an
update on the work of the employee Customer
Service Task Force and introduce.' Task Force
members; Sue Ackland, Daryl Sulander, Myra
Wicklacz, Barry Sullivan, Sharon Mohr, and Laurie
Rauenhorst. Task Force member Sue Bast was
unable to attend the meeting.
Task Force members described events planned for
Customer Servico Week and improvements that have
recently been made for enhanced customer service.
Councilmember VaNiliou thanked the City Manager
for implementing these castomer service efforts.
She has heard extremely positive comments from
residents abut the "naw rustomet service
attitude" at tho ty and she stated staff has
exceeded her a:pt iti-ine in the area of customer
service.
owicilmember vasilic + st ited that at a recent
neighborhood meoting, zesiientt• suggested that
Public Safety
Director 1.erdes
Customer Service
Week
Item 4-A
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customer service could be enhanced by the Manager
appointing one staff member to field questions
and concerns on controversial projects.
Mansger Willis 6tated this has worked will with
the Street Reconstruction Program and staff will
trl to use it on other projects as well.
Mayor Bergman proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day.
Manager Willis recommended that the Council defer
Items 7-F and 7-G because a fear -fifths vote is
needed for adoption of an am ndment to the Zoning
Ordinance. He stated the petit'oner has
requested deferral of Item 9-0 to .'•me 15.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Conncilmember Tierney, to approve the agenda and
to defwr Items 7-F, 7-G aid 9-C to June 15.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Councilmember Tierney removed Item 7-A from the
Consent Agenda.
MOTION was made by Mayor Eergman, seconded by
Councilmember Tierney, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Proclamation -
Flag Day
Item 5-A
Approve Agenda
Item 6
Approve Consent
Agenda
Item 7
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Approve Minutes
Councilmember Tierney, to appr)ve the Council Item 7-A
meeting minute:i of May le, 19921 with a
correction on Mage 175 to read: "The Charter
Commission has reviewed the third draft version."
Motion ca-ric.i on a roll call vote, three ayes.
40TION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by R=LU -10N 92-309
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. REDUCING
92-309 RED;JCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, RUECKLE DEVELOPMENT BOND,
ADDITION (89033). KUECKLE ADDITION
89033)
Motion carried on a ell call vote, three &yea. Item 7-B
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MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by szFgOLUTION 92-3LQ
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. AAND EORDERING
TiTION
92-310 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET LIGHTING REPORT _ ,SB
ST
BASS LAFGr TERRACE 2ND ADDITION. LIGHTILAKE TERRACE 2ND
ADDITION
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Item 7-C
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by 8F Oi• TT N 2 i1
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUT70N
NCS. ACCOJECTAND
EPTING REPORT
92-311 RECEIVING REPORT AND 0 CERDERIN2NDRADDITION. STREET LIGHTING,
STREET' LIGHTING, BASS LAKE BASS LAKE TERRACE
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. 2ND ADDITION
Item 7-
yMOTIONwasmadebymayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTIQN-22-312
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RECEIVING
92-312 RECEIVING PRELIMINARY ENG7NEFRING REPPRELIMINARY . ORT,
REPORT, SRIDENG
ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
BRIDLEWOOD
FARM 2ND ADDITION,
OOD
FARM 2ND ADDITION, STREET AND UTILITY, CITY
PROJECT NO. 206
PROJECT NO. 206. Item 7-D
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ales.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by =QLCHANG= R 1
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-313 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, PUBLIC WORKSBUILD
NGC WORKS
BUILDLNG EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT N0. 009.
EXPANSION, PROJECT
Motion carried on a roil call vote, three ayes. NO.
E
Defer Zoning
MOTION was made Dy Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Ordinance
Councilmember Tierney, to defer a ening
Ordinance Amendment regarding
minimum aide and Amendment
Minimum
rear yard setbacks for dwellings over two family regarding
to June 15 because a 4/5 vote of the Council is Sete and Rear Yard
ba ks
required for adoption. Item 7-F
Motion carried on a roll call vote, th:ee ayes.
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MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Courcilmember Tierney, to defer a Zoning
Crcinance Amendment regarding number of required
parking spaces for car crash/automatic or self-
serv'ce facility to June 15 because a 4/5 vote of
the Council is required for adoption.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-314 APPROVING LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR
DEISSNER AND RENIER LOCATED AT 2835 JEWEL LANE
NORTH (92042).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-315 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING OF AND RELATED TO LOT
DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR DEISSNER AND RENIER
LOCATED AT 2835 JEWEL LANE NORTH (92042).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MOTION Was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-316 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT FOR HARTFORD INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR
FERNBROOK TOWNHOMES" LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF
FERNBROOK LANE AND 44TH AVENUE NORTH (91044).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayo: Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-317 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR HARTFORD
INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR "FERNBROOK TOWNHOMES"
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF FERNBROOK LANE AND 44TH
AVENUE NORTH (91044).
Motion carried on a roll call vete, three ayes.
Defer Zonina
Ordinance
Amendment
regarding number
of Parking Spaces
for Car Wash
Facility
Item 7-G
REsoL•UTION 92-314
LOT DIVISION/
CONSOLIDATION FOR
DEISSNER AND
RENIER (92042)
Item 7-H
RESOLUT n-22.15
SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING (92042)
Item 7-H
RESOLUTION 92-31A
APPROVING FINAL
PLAT FOR FERNBROOK
TOWNHOMES (91044)
Item 7-I
ESO1=ON 927--W
SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING (91044)
Item 7-I
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MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RES IM22M 92-218CouncilmemberTierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. ADOPTING92-318 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 216 ASCESSMENTS, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA, FERNBROOK PROJECT NO. 216TOWNHOMES.
FERNBROOK
TOWNHOMES
Motion narrieu on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-I
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by $ESOLgTION 92-319CouncilinemberTierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING LOT92-319 APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR CONSOLIDATION FORUPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. LOCATED AT THE UPSHER-SMITH
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 23RD AVENUE NORTH AND NIAGARA LABORATORIESLANE (92036). (92036)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Item 7-1
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTION 92-320CouncilmemberTierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. SETTING CONDITIONS92-320 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO TO BE MET PRIOR TOFILINGOFANDRELATEDTOLOTCONSOLIDATIONFORFILING (92036) UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. LOCATED AT THE Item 7-J
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 23RD AVENUE NORTH AND NIAGARALANE (92036) .
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by $BSOLUTiON
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. ENDORSEMENT OF92-321 ENDORSING THE COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES COMMUNITY ENERGYPROrRAMASPROVIDEDBYk1IN:1EGASCO AND NORTHERN CONSER`,'ATIONSTALESPOWERCOMPANY. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Item 7-X
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by N
Councilmen.ber Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. REQUEST OF NUAIRE, 92-322 TILI ISS DANCE AND SALE OF $2, 500, 000 INC.,. APPROVE
VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUANCE AND SALEREVENUEBONDS, SERIES 1992 (NUAIRE, INC. PROJECT) OF $2,500,000TOFINANCEPROJECT. VARIABLE RATE
DEMAND INDUSTRIALNotioncarriedonarollcallvote, three ayes. DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1992
Ttem 7-L
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, ORDERING
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 92-323 ORDERING ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING OF SITE AT
TESTING OF TRACT D, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY N0. I-494 AND T.H. 55
1173. (SINCLAIR STATION)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-M
pT TEAR-um
Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:19
p.m. on vacation of drainage and ponding easement
in Churchi.1 1 Farms 2nd Addition. No one
appeared, and the hearing was closed at 7:19 P.M.
osrCAT.ITTTON -1-24
MOTIONMOTION was Trade by Councilmembez Vaeiliou,
VACATION OF
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-324 AUTHORIzitiG THE VACATION OF EASEMENTS IN
DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR PONDING JRPOSES, OUTLOTS CHURCHILLADDITIONS
A AND Be CHURCHILL FARMS 2ND ADDITION.
Item 8-A
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
orsOLUTION 92,
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
SETTING CONDITIONS
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-325 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE TOBE MET PRIOR TO
MET PRIOR TO FILING OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-324
VACATING
LOT3AAEAND Be CHURCHILL
TS FOR FDARMS 2ND
DING PURPOSES Item 8-A
WITHIN OUT
ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:20 Vacation in
m. on vacation of street, drainage end utility
mmOfficeouth
commercialpPark
easement in Plymouth Office Commercial Park
Addition
Addition. Item 8-B
Bob Worthington, OPUS Corporation, supported the
staff recommendation. He stated this vacation
would make way for the new Nebco Evans facility.
No one else appeared, and the hearing was closed
at 7:21 p -m.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-326 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AND STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY WITHIN PLYMOUTH OFFICE COMMERCIAL PARK.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Manager Willis explained the request of Food
Engineering Corp., for $3,750,000 of Industrial
Development Revenue Bond financing. This would
enable Faod Engineering Corp. to expand their
facility by approximately 59,000 square feet.
Following the expansion, they expect employment
will increase to about 350 employees, from the
curreint 130 employees, within the next five
years.
Mayor Bergman opened thw public hearing 3on50h000
request of Food Engineering Corp. foinIndustrialDevelopmentRevenue
appearBonds
Series
1992) at 7:22 p.
the
hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-327 RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR AN
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, GIVING
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO
THE MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.154,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL, OF THE PROJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVEL0PMENT
OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION E,NECESSARY D MATERIALS
I1; CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT (
FOOTS
DENGINEER NG
CORPORATION PROJECT.)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
RLSOLUMI-92- U
VACATION OF
EASEMENT AND
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN
PLYMOUTH OFFICE
COMMERCIAL PARK
Item 8-B
Community Development Director Dillerud stated
the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, on
vote of 5-1, denied the request of Holiday Inn to
increase the surface area and height of the
freestanding business sign at 3000 Harbor Lane
North. The Board did not find a hardship cr
unique characteristics with the site and found
that approval may set a precedent with otherbusinesseslocatedintheB-1 Zening District.
M
Request of Food
Engineering Corp.
for Industrial
Development
Revenue Bonds
Item 8-C
8132 *UTION 92-327_
FOOD ENGINEERING
CORP. - INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND
FINANCING
Item 8-C
Holiday Inn.
Appeal of BOZA
Ruling (05-01-92)
Item 9-A
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He stated that the Holiday Inn site was in the
B-1 Zoning District when it was constructed. The
Planning Commission is currently in the process
of studying possible amendments to the sign
regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
Charles Killingbeck and Carolyn Kidrowski
represented the Holiday Inn. Mr. Killingbeck
described the history of the hotel ownership and
stated that the hotel has gone through an
extensive marketing effort since it was purchased
by Larkin Inc He stated that customers have
difficulty lLcating the hotel due to the size of
the existing sign, location of the business,
contour of the land, and trees. The existing
signage is not visible from Highway 55 or i-494.
Ms. Kidrowski, Director of Sales for the hotel,
stated that she has difficulty serving her
customers if they cannot easily locate the hotel
for accommodations or meeting space. She stated
the existing wall signage is the maximum
allowable, but it is not sufficient.
Chuck. Ulmer, Chairman of the Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals, stated the Board has
considered several requests for increaeed signage
over the past few months. Two requests from
businesses in the B-1 Zoning District were denied
because the Board did not find that a hardship
existed. He noted that a variance would go with
the site - not with the current business on the
site - and this may set a general precodent in
the B-1 District. Businesses other than hotels
could use marketing as the reason needed for
increased signage.
Councilmember Tierney stated the existing sign is
in.`alled as high as possible but visibility is
blocked by trees. 8*.e feels something needs to
be done and asked what result can be anticipated
from the Planning Commission's signage study.
Director Dillerud stated
study is concentrated on
It is unknown whether it
this request. He stated
aesigned to be primarily
the Planning Commission
shopping center signage.
would have an impact on
the B-1 District is
office use with limited
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bu•iness. The Holiday Inn has indicated they are
no.. trying to draw traffic to the hotel, but
rather direct customers who are looking for their
facility. Directional signage may be beneficial.
He also noted that the adjacent area south of
Fernbrook Lane was rezoned from B-1 to B-3 in
1989.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to deny the appeal of
the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
Ruling of the Holiday Inn.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated consumers usually
have booked a room or event at a specific hots:.
Additional directional signage and improved
marketing could enhance the ability of customers
zo find the hotel. She suggested that Holiday
Inn be invited to again present their appeal
following the Planning Commission study, if the
study results justify the request.
Mayor Bergman requested that the Planning
Commission address signage in the B-1 district as
part of their current study.
Councilmember Tierney suggested that the appeal
be deferred, rather than denied, until the
Planning Commission study is completed.
SUESTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember
Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to table the
appeal of the Holiday Inn from the Board of
Zoning Adjustments and Appeals ruling of denial
until the Planning Commission signage study is
completed.
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-328 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 5 AND FINAL, WELL
NO. 13 PUMPING STATION AND FEEDERMAIN, CITY
PROJECT NO. 013.
Motion c
RESOLUTION 92-328
PAYMENT NO. 5 AND
FINAL, WELL NO.
13, PROJECT NO.
013
Item 9-B
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to defer
9-C, petition for two-way stop installation
47th Avenue at Harbor Lane, to June 15 as
requested by the petitioner.
Petition for Stop
Item Sign Installation
at at 47th Avenue at
Harbor Lane -
Defer
Item 9-C
Public Works Director Moore recommended that the
Council direct preparation of an Engineering
Feasibility Report on stabilizing the eroding
banks at the outlet of the city storm sewer
system into the Larch Heights Lagoon. The lagoon
is not a natural body of water, but was an
existing marsh area which was dredged by the
developer in 1968 with the original development.
At the time the lagoon was dredged, the Minnesota
DNR did not have jurisdiction over the area.
Since that time, this lagoon has been classified
as a wetland and is under the jurisdiction of the
DNR. In accordance with DNR requizements, they
will only allow dredging to establish a channel
15 feet wide and four feet deep to provide
property owners access to Bass La':e. Since the
current depth of the water is generally four
feet, it is very unlikely that a permit will be
issued by DNR for dredging of the entire lagoon.
He explained there are two large storm sewers
entering the lagoon immediately north of 53rd
Avenue. There has been erosion around the banks
adjacent to the lagoon which needs to be
stabil. sed. Aloo, the eroded material has been
deposited within 75 to 100 feet of the end of the
storm 4ewer and needs to be removed. It is
recommended that the City Council confirm the
previous recommendation that the Special
Assessment Committee made on March 18, 1991:
That the City undertake the necessary work to
stabilise the eroding banks at the outlet of the
storm sewer and remove the eroded material in
this area. Further, that any dredging outside of
the storm sewer maintenance area is the
responsibility of the adjacent property owners."
Pat Papenfuss, 12020 53rd Avanue North, stated
that the affected residents were not included in
the Special Assessment Committee meeting on
Larch Heights
Lagoon Dredging
Item 9-D
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March 18, 1991, when the issue was discussed.
She supported the staff recommendation, but
believes the DNR does not require permits for
repair work and stated grant money may be
available for the work. She stated this problem
was brought to the City's attention seven years
ago, and she presented a petition requesting that
the City obtain permits from the DNR, if
necessary, for damage reparation to the lagoon.
The work should include installation of riprap,
removal of erodea material, installation of
preventative filtration systems, and dredging to
the maximum width and depth to each homeown(.r.
Ms. Papenfuss stated that borings were conducted
in May 1986. When the lagoon was dug in 1968, it
was 8-10 feet deep. She met with Public Works
Director Moore and Joe Richter in December, 1990,
to discuss the lagoon. Dir. Richter stated the
erosion problem at the culvert needs to be
repaired as soon as possible. The problem is
compounded because 53rd Avenue North is used as
the storm sewer. The City should install a silt
trap at the culverts.
Ms. Papenfuss stated the City should immediately
apply for any necessary DNR permits and dredge
the lagoon to a 15' width and 4' depth. She
would like the project to be completed by
December, 1992.
Mayor Bergman asked Director Moore to explain how
the lagoon depth has changed.
Director Moore stated sediment has runoff from
the end of the culvert. Borings showed only the
top 2-3" contained sediment -type material. Since
the siltation runoff is only 2-3", the depth
difference to the lagoon that the neighbors noted
is due to the unstable peat bottom of the marsh.
There is no information about how deep the lagoon
previously was.
Mayor Bergman asked if there is a way to stop the
sediment runoff into the lagoon.
Director Moore stated a lot of runoff water comes
down 53rd Avenue beoause there is no storm sewer
built easterly. That street is slated for
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reconstruction at some point, but it is not
scheduled within the next two years. The street
was reconstructed in 1976 when the sanitary sewer
and watermain was installed.
Ms. P apenfuss stated the street is breaking up
and there has been significant patch work
resulting from the water runoff on the street.
There are monies available from Hennepin County
and from the Shingle Creek Watershed District to
improve the drainage situation into the lagoon.
She feels it is the City's responsibility to
d Adcge the lagoon to the maximum allowed.
Manager Willis stated there are a number of
options. The City could undertake the repair of
the culvert entrance to the lagoon or could
dredge out the lagoon. Staff recommends that the
dredc, Ing be remedial, roughly 100', and not go
further out the lagoon to the lake body.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to direct staff to
order a Feasibility Study and to begin repair
efforts on the Larch Heights Lagoon, including
dredging as proposed in the staff repert. Staff
is to explore sources of funding to help offset
the coat of the repairs.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked if there will be
recurring problems after the repairs are made. She also asked staff to report back on who did
the original engineering work.
Manager Willis stated the Feasibility Stc3y will
address solutions to prevent recurring problems.
The problem of erosion at the outlet to the
lagoon should be permanently resolved through the
project.
Muci on carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
The Council received two resignations from the
Water Quality Committee of residents from
Districts 3 and 4. Councilmember Vasiliou stated
it would be useful to have another representative
from District 3 because the area includes
Medi cine Lake. The Council further discussed the
membership on the Committee.
Water Quality
Committee
Me.abership
item 9-E
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MOTION was made by Councilmemi+er Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to retain the
current membership of the Water Quality
Committee: District 1 - one representative;
District 2 - two; District 3 - one; District 4 -
two.
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was .Wade by Councilmember Vasiliou, Payment of Bills -
seconded Li Mayor Bergman, to defer consideration Holmes and Graven
of payment of the Holmes and Graven bills for (March/April)
March/April to June 15. Item 9-E
Councilmember Tierney asked the reason for the
delay.
Mayor Bergman stated all Councilmembers should be
present to consider the item.
councilmember Vasil+ou asked the City Manager to
provide detail on the billings. She stated she
will not support the payment, but .%Le is not
opposed to voting on it now.
Mition to defer carried, two ayes; Tierney nay.
The Council added Budget Goals for 1993 to the
listing of pending Study Session meeting topics,
as recommended by the City Manager.
Councilmembea: Vasiliou reported that she received
an outside storage complaint on the property
adjacent to the City cemetery. She stated the
Council may wish to consider outside storage as a
future study topic, particularly as it relates to
aging residential properties.
Mayor Bergman stated a similar issue is allowable
parking of motor and recreational vehicles.
Community Development Director Dillerud stated
the staff is studying the issue of recreational
vehicle storage in residential areas.
Study Session
Topics and
3zhedule
item 9-G
Outside Storage
Item 9-G
Councilmember Tierne-, asked that issues related Human Rights
to Human Rights also be listed as a future otudy Issues
session topic. Item 9-G
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Councilmember Vasiliou suggested that staff could
provide background information on the previous
Human Rights Commission in the City.
Mayor Bergman stated he was contacted by a NAACP
representative who offered to address the
Council.
Manager Willis reported that the City received a Population
population estimate from the Metropolitan Council Estimate
of 52,492 as of April 11 1991.
Manager Willis reported that a recommendation on Liquor Server
liquor server training will be provided at the Training
June 15 Council meeting.
Item 9-H
Councilmemb9r Vasiliou stated that the Wayzata
Plymouth Chemical Health Commission is not
suggesting that the City conduct liquor server
training. They want the City to require training
of servers. She suggested to the Commission that
perhaps statewide legislation requiring server
training is needed, but they still want uitiess to
require the training.
Cuuncilmember Vasiliou stated that she learned at
a DARE graduation that Gary Swedberg, School
D.gtriot 284, wrote a successful grant proposal
ind that $4,000 was used for the DARE Program
this year. She stated that given the Council's
concern about the lack of financial support from
the school distriota, she was disappointed that
the Public Safety Department didn't share the
grant information.
She requested that staff send a letter expressing
appreciation for the grant and Mr. Swedberg's
work on it.
Mayor Bergman stated he has received further
resident complaints about Soo Railroad train
whistle. He was notified that the City of Winona
has an ordinance regulating train whistle noise,
and asked when the Council should consider the
train whistle issue.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she has also
received phone calls in favor of the train
whistle.
DARE Grant
Item 9-H
Train Whistle
item 9-H
r
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Manager Willis stated that he has been informed a
petitiot. effort is underway. When the petition
is submitted, it will be presented to the Council
or consideration.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked aLout correspondence
from the Promenade at Parkers Lake Condominium
Association regarding the City's water billing
fee policy for second water meters. The
Association believes they should be billed only
for the months the meter is in service. She
asked if the Council wanted to consider their
request.
Mayor .1ergman stated he would consider the
request if the policy was changed for everyone
with a second meter.
Director Moccre Stated that the City must be able
to provide water during peak demand. The monthly
demand charge provides the necessary capital to
construct and maintain the water system to meet
peak wct`r needs. Other utilities establish peak
demand and customers pay for the service
throughout the kear.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked the status of the
concerns expressed by Chelsea Mews Aeaociation
regarding a potentially dangerous sl;:uation
resulting from an incomplete trail extension from
Steeplechase to Chelsea Mewe. A wooded hill lien
between where the trail ends and Zanzibar, Lane
begins. A path has been worn through the wooded
area to gain access to Zanzibar and Chelsea Mews
residents and concerned that they will run into a
biker using the path due to lack of visiAility
mtil a biker is in the etreet.
Mayor Bergman igreed this is an unsafe condition.
He believes the trail should either be connected
or the pavement removed.
Manager Willis stated the unpaved section used by
resic:ents as a "t=ail" from the Steeplechase
development t. Chelsea Mews is about one lot
length. The Chelsea Mews residents are not
interested in having the trail connected from
Steeplechase to Chelsea Mews. He stated a sign
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could be installed to indicate that the trail
dead end," or the final paved portion of trail
could be removed.
Mayor Bergman asked that the Risk Management
coordinator prepare a report on the safety and
1 lability issues involved.
C ouncilmember Vasiliou stated the Council has
discussed the importance of connecting the trail
system, and there are children in the area who
would use this trail.
Manager Willis stated the City doesn't have
rights to the site in Chelsea Meas required for a
t rvil connection. The Clty would have to condemn
access across a lot if trail installation is
desired.
Manager Willis stated the Council will be
provided with the consultant's response to a
complaint letter received on the bid for a
security system for the Public Safety building.
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C ouncilmember Tierney stated she would refer Proposed Charter
comments raceived by staff with respect to the Item 9-H
proposed Charter, and specifically the voice mail
meanage received on the proposed Investment Fund,
to the Charter Commission.
Couacilmember Vasiliou stated that members of the
Minnetonka Council believe the success of the
Minnetonka Charter is largely due to the
provisions on expenditure restrictions.
Mantgar Willis stated the current draft of the
proftposed Charter would require that the City
Council adopt an ordinance establishing a
procedure for votes on capital expenditure.
Counci.lmember Vemiliou stated the pruccadure
should be contained in the Charter. Otherwise,
every time the Council changes, the ordinance can
be amended.
Councilmember Tierney reported on the AMM Annual AMM Annual Meeting
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In response to a question by Meyor Bergman,
Community Development Director DklleruLA stated
the proposed ordinance relating to adult
correction facilities will be on the June 15
agenda.
Mayor Bergman adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
City Clerk
Adult Currection
Facilities
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